Kikuchi Kan Award
1 appearances
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Edition 54 (2000) award
Rokusuke Ei
えい ろくすけ
Ei Rokusuke
Pen Names:
Rokusuke Ei（Used as stage name instead of real name Takao Ei）
Profile
- Gender
- Male
- Born
- 1933-04-10 （Asakusa, Tokyo City, Tokyo Prefecture (now Taito-ku, Tokyo)）
- Died
- 2016-07-07 （Shibuya, Tokyo） age 83
- Nationality
- Japan
- Languages
- Japanese
- Residence History
- Tokyo → Osaka
Career
- Occupations
- Broadcast writer, Talent, Lyricist
- Active Years
- 1952-2016
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waseda University, Second Literature Department | — | Department of History | — | 1952年入学、途中中退 | Japan |
Waseda University, Second Literature Department
Department of History
Period:
1952年入学、途中中退
Country:
Japan
Dropped out from Department of History
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Tokyo Citizen's Cultural Honor Award | — | — | Tokyo Metropolitan Government | 受賞 |
| 2000 | Kikuchi Kan Prize | Lifetime achievement | — | Kikuchi Kan Prize Committee | 受賞 |
| 2008 | Galaxy Awards 45th Anniversary Prize | — | — | Broadcasting Critics Association | 受賞 |
| 2013 | Mainichi Arts Award Special Prize | — | — | Mainichi Newspapers | 受賞 |
| 2016 | Japan Record Awards Special Achievement Award | — | — | Japan Record Awards Executive Committee | 受賞 |
Tokyo Citizen's Cultural Honor Award
1995
Organization:
Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Result:
受賞
Kikuchi Kan Prize
2000
Work:
Lifetime achievement
Organization:
Kikuchi Kan Prize Committee
Result:
受賞
Galaxy Awards 45th Anniversary Prize
2008
Organization:
Broadcasting Critics Association
Result:
受賞
Mainichi Arts Award Special Prize
2013
Organization:
Mainichi Newspapers
Result:
受賞
Japan Record Awards Special Achievement Award
2016
Organization:
Japan Record Awards Executive Committee
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
Works
Major Works
The Great Passing
1994 Essay & TalkAn essay collection compiling various famous sayings about life and death of anonymous people across Japan. It became a bestseller with over 2 million copies sold.
Life and deathPhilosophy of lifeDaily life
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Light and witty narrative styleMaster of short sentencesExpressing essence clearly
- Recurring Motifs
- TravelEntertainmentTraditional cultureWisdom of life
Health
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Parkinson's disease2010年から死去までBecame difficulty in walking and wheelchair-bound. Symptoms improved with medication.
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Prostate cancer2010年Underwent treatment while remaining active.
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Pneumonia2016年7月Cause of death.
Legacy
Rokusuke Ei innovated Japan's broadcasting culture, advocated for the revival of the traditional Shakkanho measurement system and supported traditional culture, producing many entertainers. His works continue to influence many.
Museums
- Rokusuke Ei Virtual Memorial Museum Online
In Popular Culture
- His writings and words are preserved and broadcast in radio, television programs, and books.
Quotes
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If it's not fun, I don't want it.
Source: Statement -
Let's walk looking up.
Source: Lyrics for the song 'Ue o Muite Arukou' (1961)
Trivia
- Ei Rokusuke referred to himself as a 'manly grandmother', known for his unique character.
- He continued his activities while battling Parkinson's disease and prostate cancer.
- He was a key figure in the revival movement of the Japanese traditional measurement system, Shakkanho.